Do I need particular software to access my course?

Some learndirect courses will require additional software (often referred to as 'plugins' or 'players') in order for the course to run successfully.  By using the search function on the learndirect course catalogue you can see which player/s is/are required for your learndirect course.

In most cases you can download the players for free from the developer's website.

We have provided the relevant links below. These links will take you to the relevant website where you can download the player that you require for your learndirect course. We have also included test links that will allow you to test whether your computer has the relevant player installed.

• Authorware Player
• Flash Player
• Java Player
• Shockwave Player
• Adobe Reader

Authorware Player

Please follow the instructions to install Authorware v5.2 first followed by Authorware v7.

(Note: please do not install Authoware v7 first as this will prevent the installation of Authorware v5.2).

• Get the Authorware Player v5.2 (free download)
• Get the Authorware Player v7 (free download)

To test whether your computer already has the Authorware player installed, please click the link below. An Authorware player movie will play if the software is setup correctly on your computer.

Test your Authorware Player

Flash Player

Get the Flash Player (free download)

(Note: We recommend that you untick the option to download the Yahoo toolbar).

To test whether your computer already has the Flash player installed, please click the test link below. A Flash player movie will play if the software is setup correctly on your computer.

Test your Flash Player

Java Player

Get the Java Player (free download)

To test whether your computer already has the Java player installed, please click the test link below. If the Java Player is setup correctly on your computer you will see some animation built in Java.

Test your Java Player

Shockwave Player

Get the Shockwave Player (free download)

To test whether your computer already has the Shockwave player installed, please click the test link below. If the Shockwave player is setup correctly on your computer you will be able to load and play a Shockwave based game.

Test your Shockwave Player

Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader allows you to view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

Get the Adobe Reader (free download)

(Note: We recommend that you untick the option to download the Yahoo toolbar).

Please contact learndirect Learner Services for further information.

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